Science Fusion Unit 4

What is the definition of VISIBILITY?

• Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds; includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• The horizontal movement of air, caused by differences in air pressure.

• The measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

What is the definition of AIR MASS?

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture content throughout.

• The measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.

• The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a certain time/place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the definition of FRONT?

• Two air masses remain in place.

• Warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

• Cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

• The boundary between air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the definition of COLD FRONT?

• Two air masses remain in place.

• Warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

• Cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

• The boundary between air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the definition of WARM FRONT?

• Two air masses remain in place.

• Warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

• Cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

• The boundary between air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the definition of STATIONARY FRONT?

• Two air masses remain in place.

• Warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

• Cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

• The boundary between air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the definition of LATITUDE?

• A gradual increase in average global temperature.

• The boundary between air masses.

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

• The angular distance north or south from the equator; expressed in degrees.

What is the definition of ICE AGE?

• A long period of climatic cooling during which ice sheets spread from the poles.

• Cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

• The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a certain time/place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

• The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the definition of GLOBAL WARMING?

• A long period of climatic cooling during which ice sheets spread from the poles.

• The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

• A gradual increase in average global temperature.

• Warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

A cactus has sharp spines and grows in a dry desert environment. Which statement accurately compares the spines on a cactus to the larger leaves on a maple tree?

• The spines are modified leaves with a smaller surface than maple leaves to minimize water loss.

• The spines are modified leaves with a smaller surface than maple leaves to maximize water loss.

• The spines are modified leaves with a larger surface area than maple leaves to take in water.

• The spines are modified leaves with a smaller stem than maple leaves to take in water.